As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths — honouring Indonesia’s diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
Organised by Indonesia’s state-owned company InJourney and the Indonesian Buddhist Organisation Federation, Walubi, the event — titled #WaisakdiBorobudur2025, or Vesak at Borobudur 2025 — was held on May 12. Life was invited to take part and experience the spiritual depth of Vesak Day.
Vesak Day, known in Thai as Visakha Bucha Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, all believed to have occurred on…